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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

L20 KDBMOT history

L20 KDB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 6 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L20 KDB silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
121,281 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 KDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 KDB was last recorded at 121,281 miles on 13 May 2026, 2,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,173 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,108 miles
Average per year
4,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,281 miles
  • 2025 – 119,173 miles
  • 2024 – 116,282 miles
  • 2023 – 114,349 miles
  • 2022 – 113,145 miles
  • 2021 – 108,550 miles
  • 2019 – 105,436 miles
  • 2018 – 104,814 miles
  • 2017 – 101,110 miles
  • 2016 – 99,381 miles
  • 2015 – 97,525 miles
  • 2014 – 92,429 miles
  • 2013 – 88,664 miles
  • 2012 – 83,894 miles
  • 2011 – 79,612 miles
  • 2010 – 58,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear crash bar corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,281 miles (+2,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,281 miles
    Test number
    403482739132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear crash bar corroded

  2. Pass119,173 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,173 miles
    Test number
    672040271010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,282 miles (+1,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,282 miles
    Test number
    174509926458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,349 miles (+1,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,349 miles
    Test number
    452948504739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

  5. Pass113,145 miles (+4,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,145 miles
    Test number
    301991018451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass108,550 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,550 miles
    Test number
    963607653340
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FOG LAMP INSECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail108,544 miles (+3,108)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,544 miles
    Test number
    616121403929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass105,436 miles (+622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,436 miles
    Test number
    461851603862
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass104,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    927046683502
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,814 miles (+3,704)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    608381619224
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,110 miles (+1,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    705446332776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass99,381 miles (+1,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,381 miles
    Test number
    996579234303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass97,525 miles (+5,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,525 miles
    Test number
    716551195037
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass92,429 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    547087684005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,664 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,664 miles
    Test number
    799328183017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,894 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    319647482008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,893 miles (+4,281)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    849616182043
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,612 miles (+21,608)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,612 miles
    Test number
    569461351200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,004 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,004 miles
    Test number
    654563450259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,761 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    713569040229
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L20 KDB

Does L20 KDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 KDB is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 KDB?
The MOT on L20 KDB is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 KDB done?
L20 KDB was recorded at 121,281 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,050 miles a year.
Has L20 KDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 KDB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 KDB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L20 KDB find?
L20 KDB passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear crash bar corroded.

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